Cheeseburger Salad

Cheeseburger Salad – a fun twist on burger night! All my favorite burger toppings in a salad. Whether you want low-carb or just love fun salads, this recipe is a must!

I think salads are like pizza – they can be topped with just about anything. I love cheeseburgers, so today I’m making cheeseburger salad.

A cheeseburger salad is exactly what it sounds like – a bed of lettuce topped with seasoned ground beef and all of your favorite burger toppings. A special burger sauce dressing adds more of that great burger flavor.

Salads can get boring for lunch, but there is nothing boring about this salad. This salad is also hearty enough to eat for dinner. If you want a low-carb burger option – or simply love fun salads – this recipe is for you!

Burger Salad Toppings

Start with a bed of lettuce – crunchy romaine and spring mix are my favorites. Use whatever you like or have in your fridge. Then, start building the salad like you would a burger.

seasoned ground beef – I seasoned the beef with ketchup and yellow mustard for classic burger flavor. If you have left-over burgers from last night’s dinner, chop them up and to the salad.

shredded cheese – I love cheddar or Pepperjack. Blue cheese is delicious too! Use your favorite cheese or any variety you have on hand.

red onions – sweet onions or shallots are fine too!

tomatoes – I love adding grape tomatoes, but any variety works just fine.

pickles – I love pickled jalapenos for the spicy kick they add, but any pickle variety will add that briny bite.

Building the burger salad

Make-ahead – The seasoned ground beef can be made ahead of time and will keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Just reheat the meat before adding to the salad.

Very versatile – Add the burger toppings you love and omit others. Add bacon for a bacon cheeseburger version. Don’t care for tomatoes? Leave them off altogether. Swap out the pickled jalapenos for dill pickles. The options are endless.

Burger dressing – this special burger sauce dressing reminds me of a popular burger from a fast-food chain. Save the extra to use as a spread for sandwiches or as a dip for potato chips.

This cheeseburger salad is everything I love about cheeseburgers – without the bun. If you can’t bear to go without the bun, add some croutons to the top of the salad. Otherwise, this salad is a great low-carb burger option without sacrificing any burger flavor. If you try this recipe, please leave a comment below and tag me on Instagram @mycasualpantry. I love to see what you are cooking!

Preheat a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the ground beef to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook the ground beef until no longer pink, crumbling the meat as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.

Add the ketchup and mustard and stir to combine. Set aside.

While the meat browns, slice the onion and tomatoes and shred the cheese.

For the dressing, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice. Whisk to combine. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Divide the lettuce between two bowls. Top each bowl with half of the ground beef mixture. Add half of the onion, tomatoes, pickles, and cheese to each bowl. Drizzle with dressing and serve the extra dressing on the side.

I'm Abbey - the recipe creator, writer, and photographer behind My Casual Pantry. I love coffee, chocolate, and the season of Fall. Most of all, I love casual and comfortable food. I'm happiest in the kitchen cooking and baking for those I love. I started My Casual Pantry to share my love of food with you. I hope you enjoy your time in the kitchen sharing these recipes with your family.

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I'm Abbey - the recipe creator, writer, and photographer behind My Casual Pantry. I love coffee, chocolate, and the season of Fall. Most of all, I love casual and comfortable food. I'm happiest in the kitchen cooking and baking for those I love. I started My Casual Pantry to share my love of food with you. I hope you enjoy your time in the kitchen sharing these recipes with your family. more>>